Robert H. Powell |

Robert Powell, 2003 | World War II, 1939-1946; Korean War, 1950-1955
Army Air Forces/Corps
328th Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group
Normandy, France; European Theater
Captain; Captain
Wilcoe, WV
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At the age of seven, Robert Powell was taken for a ride up into the clouds by a barnstorming pilot, and he was hooked on flying from then on. In wartime Europe, he flew escort missions for bombers, but his favorite job was the most dangerous one: strafing ground positions. He was in his element on D-Day and during the first weeks of the invasion, helping to distract the enemy and provide cover for Allied troops. Since his retirement, Powell has been documenting the history of his squadron in writing and on video.
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